Uninsured drivers put Manchester in the top 10 hotspots for accidents in UK
An operation to crack down on uninsured drivers in Manchester has been led by Greater Manchester Police (GMP) after Manchester was ranked the eighth worst hotspot nationally.
The operation aims to eliminate road deaths and life-changing injuries by 2040 as part of Vision Zero strategy.
Sergeant Rebecca McElroy, of GMP’s roads policing unit, said: “According to MIB statistics, one person is killed every week by an uninsured driver, and every 20 minutes someone is hit by one.
“Every day, someone suffers life-changing injuries because of this crime. Driving without insurance is not acceptable. It’s six penalty points and a fine, but more importantly, it’s about doing what’s right and keeping our roads safe.”
The safety initiative saw police performing inspections on vehicles, which resulted in:
- 88 vehicles stopped
- 5 vehicles seized
- 1 driver arrested for drug driving
Additionally there were:
- 17 for seatbelt offences
- 7 for mobile phone use
- 8 for number plate violations
- 7 for illegal window tints
- 4 for driving without insurance
- 1 for driving without a licence
- 1 drug-driving arrest under Section 5A
- 1 search under Section 23 of the Misuse of Drugs Act
Kate Green, deputy mayor of Greater Manchester, said: “Uninsured driving is not a victimless crime. It puts people in danger and contributes to collisions that can tear lives apart. Recent figures show Manchester’s M18 area ranked among the UK’s worst uninsured hotspots – a stark reminder of why targeted enforcement is so important to keep everyone safe.
“Our Vision Zero ambition is clear: no one should be killed or seriously injured on Greater Manchester’s roads. That means tackling dangerous behaviours head-on and supporting GMP as they use intelligence-led operations to keep people safe.”